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Cambodge Soir Hebdo
Translated from French by Luc Sâr
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The drop in the number of tourists would lead to the layoff of workers in Siem Reap hotels.
Cambodia’s tourist industry suffers from a severe drop in the number of visitors. In Siem Reap, a wave of layoffs is in the work in several hotels, Pat Sambo, the president of the Raffles Angkor Hotel union and president of the Federation of Workers in the Tourism and Service Sectors, predicted. The fact that these hotels now offer promotions, such as “third night stay free” and that they agree to substantial discount give credentials to this layoff speculation. The economic crisis is hitting this sector, and tourists, who are usually fond of temples, are now endangered species.
At the beginning of June, Thong Khon, the minister of Tourism, declared: “The number of tourists dropped by 14%, during the first four months of the year as compared to the same period in 2008.” This drop is disputed by the union. According to Pat Sambo, Thong Khon’s number is much lower than what actually happens.
Pat Sambo will participate in an International meeting on tourism in Malaysia next 08 July. During the speech he will be giving at this meeting, he will provide an overview of the situation in Cambodia, and he will urge tourists to come discover the kingdom.
Cambodia’s tourist industry suffers from a severe drop in the number of visitors. In Siem Reap, a wave of layoffs is in the work in several hotels, Pat Sambo, the president of the Raffles Angkor Hotel union and president of the Federation of Workers in the Tourism and Service Sectors, predicted. The fact that these hotels now offer promotions, such as “third night stay free” and that they agree to substantial discount give credentials to this layoff speculation. The economic crisis is hitting this sector, and tourists, who are usually fond of temples, are now endangered species.
At the beginning of June, Thong Khon, the minister of Tourism, declared: “The number of tourists dropped by 14%, during the first four months of the year as compared to the same period in 2008.” This drop is disputed by the union. According to Pat Sambo, Thong Khon’s number is much lower than what actually happens.
Pat Sambo will participate in an International meeting on tourism in Malaysia next 08 July. During the speech he will be giving at this meeting, he will provide an overview of the situation in Cambodia, and he will urge tourists to come discover the kingdom.
3 comments:
Corruption from top to bottom! No one wanna come anymore....at Pochentong airport eventhough you get entry visa, the check-in officer always ask for money....never seen a place like this except Cambodia. We will go to the other countries.
Irish traveler
Stupid Thorng Khon, the minister for tourism. How he got his lame PHD, nobody knows. 14% drop? would somebody drag his sorry ass to Siem Reap and see for himself. Demote this incompetent fool please!!
Well, Don't blame me for I am of course the son of a slut, adulteress, fornicatress, hussy, jade, and loose woman Viet...I have a mission here and that is to
destroy KI-Media for the benefit and welfare of the CPP new Viet-khmer people under the leadership of Hun Sen, got that?
Pi Anh: PPU
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